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APPROVALS The Academy of Radio Broadcasting, 16052 Beach Blvd., Suite 263, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 has been approved to operate by The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (www.bppe.ca.gov) under the California Education Code Section 94915. Approval to operate means that The Academy is in compliance with the minimum state standards and does not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the state or by The Bureau. The educational program offered by The Academy is validated by the Accrediting Commission of the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), a national accrediting agency listed with the U.S. Department of Education. Radio Broadcasting (Campus) The Radio Broadcasting Program is a comprehensive training program that consists of 36 Quarter Credits (900 hours) of studio time and instruction over a 30-week period equaling one full academic year. Students must attend at least 24 hours per week to be a full time student for financial aid purposes. The education combines hands-on, live broadcasting from fully equipped studios with practical and theoretical information, production, Vocal Coaching, Personal Instruction, and Career Guidance. The Course provides complete skills training allowing graduates access to entry-level career positions in the broadcast industry as Air Personalities, Newscasters, Sportscasters, Commercial Producers, and as well as other stimulating opportunities, including self-employment on their own Internet radio station, and voice over and commercial production via the Internet. The Academy will coordinate with students, as space and practicality permit, the best times for them to attend. This open structure allows Students to attend to their personal responsibilities while pursuing their career goals. The Program is structured in terms of Quarter Credits for easy interpretation by other institutes. The conversion ratio: every 20 hours of scheduled training is 1 Quarter Credit. Students successfully completing the program are awarded a certificate. 2015 Completion rate 64% On time completion rate 94% Placement rate 78% Radio Broadcasting (IDL) The Radio Broadcasting IDL Program is a comprehensive training program that consists of 36 Quarter Credits (900 hours) of studio time and instruction over a 30-week period equaling one full academic year. Students must attend at least 24 hours per week to be a full time student for financial aid purposes. The education combines hands-on broadcasting using the student’s home computers with practical and theoretical information, production, Vocal Coaching, Personal Instruction, and Career Guidance. The Course provides complete skills training allowing graduates access to entry-level career positions in the broadcast industry as Air Personalities, Newscasters, Sportscasters, Commercial Producers, and as well as other stimulating opportunities, including self-employment on their own Internet radio station, and voice over and commercial production via the Internet. The Program is structured in terms of Quarter Credits for easy interpretation by other institutes. The conversion ratio: every 20 hours of scheduled training is 1 Quarter Credit. Students successfully completing the program are awarded a certificate. 2015 Completion rate 70% On time completion rate 94% Placement rate 83.3% Occupation Quick Search: Summary Report for: 27-3011.00 - Radio and Television Announcers Talk on radio or television. May interview guests, act as master of ceremonies, read news flashes, identify station by giving call letters, or announce song title and artist. Sample of reported job titles: News Anchor, Anchor, Television News Anchor (TV News Anchor), Announcer, Meteorologist, Host, Program Director, Sports Director, Radio Announcer, News Director View report: Summary Details Custom Tasks | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Additional Information Tasks Prepare and deliver news, sports, and/or weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots. Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events. Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, using memorized or read scripts, and/or ad-libs. Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public. Study background information in order to prepare for programs or interviews. Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions. Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest. Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners. Host civic, charitable, or promotional events that are broadcast over television or radio. Make promotional appearances at public or private events in order to represent their employers. back to top Knowledge Most occupations in this zone require Education training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. back to top Skills Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others. Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. back to top Abilities Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). back to top Work Activities Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances